30-Minute Lasagna

Food Network Magazine came up with a lasagna that's as satisfying as it is quick and easy. Cook the noodles and sauce on the stovetop, then assemble and broil it for three to five minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Croutons

Make it a soup-and-sandwich night. The Barefoot Contessa makes her tomato soup heartier with orzo pasta. Instead of a traditional grilled cheese on the side, she cuts her crispy sandwiches into 1-inch croutons.

Pork Chops with Roasted Kale and Walnut Pesto

This recipe makes more pesto than you will need, but the leftovers will not go to waste. Try adding a spoonful to scrambled eggs, mix with mayonnaise for a sandwich spread, toss with some hot pasta and pasta cooking water, or even stir a bit into your favorite brothy soup.

Pepperoni and Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Who doesn't love breakfast for dinner once in a while? Robert Irvine's simple, classic scrambled eggs — amped up with pepperoni, grated cheddar and scallions — make a satisfying meal at any time of day.

Fast Fake-Baked Ziti

Rachael Ray's crowd-pleasing pasta is cooked on the stove and needs only a few minutes under the broiler to get the cheese bubbly and brown. She serves it with a super-quick salad of fresh spinach and artichoke hearts.